September 2008
Monthly Archive
Fashion30 Sep 2008 05:05 pm
Fashion29 Sep 2008 03:13 pm
The perfect way to inject some color into your fall wardrobe.
This silk ruffle neck dress, by Corey Lynn Calter, is retro-inspired and absolutely darling, down to the left shoulder accent.
The only catch: It’s $273.
But even if you can’t afford it, the fashion inspiration is free. (Oooh, good one.)
Link: http://www.shopgoldyn.com/product.details-pid-975-productname-Corey%20Lynn%20Calter
News29 Sep 2008 02:43 pm
I don’t have enough social networking/Web site/writing/e-mailing/corresponding to do, so I decided to set up a TWITTER account. I actually have no idea what Twitter is, what its purpose is, why anyone would ever follow (is that what you do? follow?) a …Twitter… thing…. whatever. But I am almost 30 so I gotta stay hip. Hip to the jive. Hip to the twit.
Be my… friend? Or something….. Twit back? I don’t know.
I also don’t know why this text is green. This modern technology. Back in the good ol’ days when we carved our messages onto wooden planks, we didn’t have this problem.
Fashion29 Sep 2008 02:26 pm
Despite the name, American Retro is a French label. The mission: “To uncover and invent new ways to enhance personal style.”
I especially dig the Charlotte Dress, which rings true to the French chic roots. Lace is also big this season, and this dress has lace cuffs and a lace overlay.
I especially dig the Charlotte Dress, which rings true to the French chic roots. Lace is also big this season, and this dress has lace cuffs and a lace overlay.
This dress reminds me of my friend Casey, who likes to wear tunics and call them dresses. She has the most beautiful legs, so it works. This dress almost looks like a shirt. But that’s exactly why I love it. The length gives the frill and lace some edge.
$145 at www.shopgoldyn.com.
Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite $145 at www.shopgoldyn.com.
Read more about this fantastic Web site, Shop Goldyn, in my Friday fashion column.
News26 Sep 2008 12:57 pm
Birds of a feather….
Look what I just found in Longmont:
Rose Buds, a vintage market and gathering place, 418 Main St., Longmont.
http://www.freewebs.com/rosebudsvintagemarket/
Key: gathering place.
As the story goes, this place was started by two local moms who wanted a place to go for a cup of coffee, relax AND shop. A kid-friendly place.
With a shared love of girly vintage joy, they started Rose Buds.
Scrabble and Mahjong Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Bible studies on Tuesday.
Sept. 9 is a jewlery-making class.
Not to mention a ton of great vintage goodies.
The shop also features fashion art by local designers, including:
Delphinium Design Jewelry by Mysti Gulsrud, www.delphdesign.com:
And Jen’s Purses:
News26 Sep 2008 12:38 pm
I’ve heard many pregnant friends complain that maternity clothes are too expensive, especially considering they’re only temporary. Here’s a great solution: Fuzzy Kiwi Maternity in Broomfield, formerly Mother 2 Mother: www.mother2mothermaternity.com.
This is a maternity store that buys and sells high-quality, gently used brands, including Japanese Weekend, Mimi, Pea in the Pod, Olian, Michael Stars and Gap.
Not only sells — BUYS. As in pays cash for. So when you’re done gestating, you can clean out your closet to make space for all the more Mom Jeans.
E-mail info@fuzzykiwi.com for more information.
The store in run by two Colorado working moms.
Located: 1300 W. Midway, in Broomfield.
Tips for shopping at Fuzzy Kiwi (from the Web site):
Shop up one size of your current size.
Look at each piece. The racks are pretty full, so it’s easy to accidentally miss something good.
After you’ve tried things on, go back and look at the racks a second (or third) time. Someone may have been holding onto or trying on an item you’d like.
Promptly return unwanted items to the rack so others can see it.
Bring cash or checks, because the store doesn’t take credit cards.
All sales are final.
Fashion25 Sep 2008 02:51 pm
The pleasures of knitting, part two
Ann McCauley, of Boulder, will soon be releasing her second book, “Together or separate: Knitting the new twinset.”
Her first one, “The Pleasures of knitting: timeless feminine sweaters,” gave me great joy — and the desire to learn how to knit. That was 2005. Still haven’t done it.
Her new book has the continued focus on smooth yarns, solid colors, and rich texture. She has also attempted to broaden the definition of what a twinset is.
In addition to cardigans and shells, there are skirts with sweaters, dress with wristlets, turtleneck with heavier gauge outerwear shawl collar vest, and more styles perfect as the weather cools down.
Her first one, “The Pleasures of knitting: timeless feminine sweaters,” gave me great joy — and the desire to learn how to knit. That was 2005. Still haven’t done it.
Here’s from that old article:
“Back to glamorous geriatrics. Knit is it this summer, especially downplayed by jeans. (But then isn`t everything hot paired with jeans?) If you`re inspired by Martha Stewart`s release from behind bars, Boulder resident Ann McCauley recently published “The Pleasures of Knitting: Timeless Feminine Sweaters” ($18.45, Amazon.com).”
Check out Ann online at:
Her new book has the continued focus on smooth yarns, solid colors, and rich texture. She has also attempted to broaden the definition of what a twinset is.
In addition to cardigans and shells, there are skirts with sweaters, dress with wristlets, turtleneck with heavier gauge outerwear shawl collar vest, and more styles perfect as the weather cools down.
She has two book signing and trunk show events scheduled in Boulder:
Oct. 4, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Christina’s in the Water Street Plaza
Oct. 4, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Christina’s in the Water Street Plaza
Oct.8, Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. at Purl Knit Cafe in the Water Street Plaza.
Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite Note: Look for a special story on the Purl Knit Cafe in the November issue of Women’s Magazine!
News25 Sep 2008 12:41 pm
Two of my favorite words come together on two of my favorite fashion Web sites: www.whirlingturban.com and www.candyanthony.com.
My friend Lisa is getting married and ordered her wedding dress from Whirling Turban. Much more exciting than the standard white blob stamped out off a production line .
Check out these nontraditional custom wedding gowns.
Vintage Chinese brocade.
This petal bust dress is what Lisa got - except in red. Let’s be real; how flattering and practical (and honest, ahem) is white?
I really dig the petal bust design. You can flip the petals up or down. Like an interactive bodice. Plus, it draws the eye to your bodice, and it’s unique.
(Click to enlarge)
Wing bust style in silk organza. This is my personal fave.
Silk can be hand-dyed any color you want.
Forget weddings. I want this dress for every day.
Fashion25 Sep 2008 12:26 pm
Local designer spotlight: Mari Vasel
Mari Vasel is a local designer who specializes in children’s clothes and custom apparel design projects, but she has a genius eye for all things lovely.
Check out her Web site here: www.studiovasel.com.
Vasel has more than 10 years of experience with companies like Tommy Hilfiger, The Childrens Place and Gap Kids and in licensing agreements with Disney, Carter’s, OshKosh, and Eddie Bauer.
News25 Sep 2008 12:21 pm
Here is a local consignment store I have been wanting to write a fashion column about for ages: Found Underground, www.foundunderground.net. Located at 901 Main St., Louisville.
From the Web site: Found Underground, an incredibly chic consignment store where they’ve got Seven jeans for $40, Poleci tops for $34 and all things Banana Republic.
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